Earth Science Review

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The relative age of something is ___________________.

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its age in comparison to other things.

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What natural preservative have scientists discovered fossils within?

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Amber, frozen ground, and tar are all natural preservatives where fossils can be found.

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Most of the volcanic activity on Earth occurs _______________.

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along mid-ocean ridges.

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Over time, as an area is eroded, what will happen to the depth of the valleys?

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They will become deeper at first, and then shallower as the hills erode.

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Which is true of the three fossils in this image?

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Fossil 2 is older than fossils 1 and 3.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact with each other.

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What is a hot spot?

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A hot spot is a location on the Earth's surface that has experienced active volcanism for a long period of time.